- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chantilly, VA
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
Federal NCES profile for J. Michael Lunsford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510225002853
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Michael Lunsford Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Chantilly · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Michael Lunsford Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Michael Lunsford Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Chantilly, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
J. Michael Lunsford Middle shrank from 1,328 students in 2022-23 to 1,235 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 91.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 510225002853 · Chantilly, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 12.7:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
J. Michael Lunsford Middle shrank from 1,328 students in 2022-23 to 1,235 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 91.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J. Michael Lunsford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school
J. Michael Lunsford Middle
1,182 students
What this shows J. Michael Lunsford Middle reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Michael Lunsford Middle compares
J. Michael Lunsford Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.8%
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, J. Michael Lunsford Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Michael Lunsford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Michael Lunsford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Chantilly
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Michael Lunsford Middle
How many students attend J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chantilly, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,328 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Michael Lunsford Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
14.9% of students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
The largest demographic group at J. Michael Lunsford Middle is Asian at 39.8% of enrollment, in Chantilly, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Michael Lunsford Middle?
J. Michael Lunsford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. Michael Lunsford Middle rank among middle schools in Chantilly?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Michael Lunsford Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Chantilly, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chantilly on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides J. Michael Lunsford Middle, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.